Yes, we are. The initial argument was about Chinas huge trade surplus which supposedly is only driven by state sponsorship, which I countered. It then pivoted towards China, forcing companies to “work” with local companies, which essentially meant these companies receiving Western tech knowledge.
Now people bring up the valid point of bad or in case of the Uyghurs horrible humanitarian conditions in China. However, that has not been part of the debate up to now.
And as I said: I fully support the criticism of working conditions in China. But on a strategic level, the CCP handled transforming China from a simple manufacturing hub to technological frontrunner excellently.
Yes, we are. The initial argument was about Chinas huge trade surplus which supposedly is only driven by state sponsorship, which I countered. It then pivoted towards China, forcing companies to “work” with local companies, which essentially meant these companies receiving Western tech knowledge.
Now people bring up the valid point of bad or in case of the Uyghurs horrible humanitarian conditions in China. However, that has not been part of the debate up to now.
And as I said: I fully support the criticism of working conditions in China. But on a strategic level, the CCP handled transforming China from a simple manufacturing hub to technological frontrunner excellently.